Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 3, 2025

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Knowing 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Shinigami 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Souper Vinnie 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Empower 2.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Royal Entry 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Switchin’ to Glide 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 More Than Scat 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Drake Drive 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Private Label 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Thor’s Cause 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Weller Green 4.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Human Desire 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Its in the Cards 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Stratus 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Holiday Snooze 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Lost Star 20.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Fun Fella 20.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Connor 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Ride for the Purse 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chill the J 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Little Red Domi 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Tiger Town 10.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Catholic Jackie 10.00 5 9-1
9 9 Proud Ronin 15.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Stonks 5.00 7 13-1
6 6 Sol de Verano 12.00 9 17-1
7 7 Maximus Magic 12.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 Colonel Mustard 10.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Tourist’s Dream 20.00 10.2 19-1
11 11 Glintindaddyseye 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Monday Morning 8.00 1 2-1
14 14 El Diablito 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Awe Inspired 10.00 1.6 3-1
13 13 Guard of Honour 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Doadster 10.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Clive Cross 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Very Debonaire 20.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Irish Deputy 20.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Magic Slips 10.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Graffiti Writer 6.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Diva’s Ghost 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Quandale 20.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Benlion 30.00 8.2 16-1
12 12 Blue Montjeu 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Executive Search 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Classic Dancer 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Bold Reload 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Winston Blue 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Highland Society 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Enchant Me 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Kid Forester 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Royal Hudson 20.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Bet N Win 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 King Elvis 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 British Artillery 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Catch a Tiger 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 War in Charge 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Sooner Lunar 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 True Shot 20.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Dreams and Schemes 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Jay Bird 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Adapted 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mid Day Image 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Military Force 4.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Coherence 3.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Souper Iconic 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Computer Hacker 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Midnight Arkle 6.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Whiskey Row 12.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Cut’em Loose 10.00 7 13-1
5 5 Left in My Dust 20.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Orphan Hallie 20.00 10 19-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.